Maosen Wang

Dr. Maosen Wang is a Research Assistant Professor and the Pre-Clinical Small Bore Imaging Core Manager at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech Carilion (VTC). He leads a state-of-the-art small animal imaging facility equipped with a Bruker 9.4T MRI with PET capabilities and a PET/CT scanner, supporting diverse preclinical research projects.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Preclinical MRI, Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Germany
• M.S. in Biophysics, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
• B.S. in Biotechnology, Northwest Normal University
• Postdoctoral Fellow, Biogen Inc., Cambridge, MA

Dr. Wang specializes in multimodal preclinical imaging, particularly functional MRI, PET, and CT, to study neurovascular and neurometabolic processes in animal models. His research focuses on high-resolution hemodynamic mapping, astrocytic calcium signaling, and neurovascular coupling using advanced single-vessel fMRI techniques. He actively supports research teams in protocol development, experimental design, and image analysis.

His recent publications in top-tier journals such as Nature Methods, PNAS, and Neuron highlight his contributions to understanding brain function at the microvascular level. The work demonstrates strong integration of imaging technology with neuroscience, emphasizing precision and mechanistic insights.

Dr. Wang has no listed scientific awards in the provided text.

He mentors and collaborates with various research teams and oversees the imaging core operations, though no formal students or grant details are mentioned. His leadership in the Pre-Clinical Small Bore Imaging Core ensures access to cutting-edge imaging technologies for the broader research community.